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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I paid school fees 8000 KES, built a kitchen with 30000 KES, bought mattress for 3000 KES and spent the rest on food.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes, I have built a pit latrine and a kitchen which I did not have before receiving transfers from GD.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
There is a big difference since I have a kitchen where I can cook and shelter when its raining. I am also paying school fees comfortably and my children are not sent home for school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend 20000 kshs to pay school fees, l bought furniture at 16600, l spend the money to plaster my house so l use 4800 kshs to buy cement, sand at 3000 kshs, labour 2500 kshs, l also bought 1 window at 3400 kshs the remaining balance l use to dig pit latrine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l had a big fees problem land GD helped me so much to clear it
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 5,000KES for school fees, and 3,000KES on buying and fixing a metal door. I also bought school shoes @ 800KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
i hope to pay school fees, buy seats to furnish my house, and buy beddings for the children. I also plan to construct a toilet because my toilet is in poor condition, and also construct a kitchen.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to set up a shop business that will generate some income for my family.I'm also planning to send my daughter to school,she is supposed to join form one this year hence I have to prepare adequately.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is being a paultry farmer since it's an additional source of income for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty I have is lack of proper source of income .
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening because this is the time I relax and share stories with my children.
